Iran targets American centres and rebalances deterrence
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Updated · Press TV · May 11
Iran targets American centres and rebalances deterrence
7 articles · Updated · Press TV · May 11
In a strategic analysis published 70 days after the war began on 28 February, Tehran said US bases, command nodes and logistical hubs in the region are now potential retaliation targets.
The report says Iran will answer any seizure of its vessels or maritime pressure with swift action affecting oil markets, while rejecting US deadlines and insisting the Strait of Hormuz remains under Iranian sovereignty.
It also demands reparations, unfreezing of Iranian assets and inclusion of allied groups in any end-of-war arrangement, arguing sanctions relief should follow what it portrays as Iran's battlefield and diplomatic gains.
If Iran successfully tolls the world's busiest oil chokepoint, will global maritime law collapse?
With cheap drones inflicting billion-dollar damages, is the era of unquestioned American military supremacy ending?
As the conflict fractures US-European ties, is an independent 'European NATO' now an inevitable reality?
2026 Gulf Crisis: How the Iran-U.S. War Disrupted Oil, Food, and Global Security
Overview
In May 2026, precision strikes caused extensive damage to U.S. military assets, forcing the relocation of the Naval Support Activity headquarters to Florida and making a return to regional bases unlikely. This marked a shift to a new era of warfare, where the battlespace became increasingly transparent and U.S. forces had to adopt a defensive posture. These developments triggered a chain reaction, disrupting global shipping, straining supply chains, and escalating economic and political tensions worldwide. The conflict’s impact highlights how modern military realities and regional instability can quickly reshape global security and economic landscapes.